Francis holds a Ph.D. in Biogeography and an MSc in Biogeography from the University of Nairobi and McGill University, Canada. He is an Associate Professor specializing in applied biogeography, biodiversity, and ecosystems, particularly in Eastern Africa.

He serves on the Editorial Board of the East African Journal of Science, Technology, and Innovation (EAJSTI) under the EAC-EASTECO and is affiliated with professional bodies like EIK, P4N, HCHR, and the Eastern Africa PHE Network.

Previously, he contributed to the IAEA’s environmental assessment guidelines for nuclear power and was the Africa Biodiversity Lead Author for UNEP’s GEO-5 Report. He has consulted for organizations such as EAC, WWF, AWF, UNDP, NEMA, KWS, KenGen, KEPHIS, PwC-Kenya, and others.

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